Job description:

Company: Southwest Electrical Contracting Services (SWECS)

Location: On-Site – Childress, Texas (100% site-based, no remote work)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Project-Based

Schedule: Average 78 hours per week (typically 12-hour days, 13 on / 1 off rotation)
Compensation: Competitive hourly rate + Overtime paid at 1.5× over 40 hours + $150.00 daily per diem (paid 7 days/week while on project)

Benefits: Health insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off (after eligibility)

Job Summary

SWECS is hiring proven General Foremen to directly run large electrical crews (30–80+ craft) on a fast-track industrial project in Childress, Texas. Reporting to the Field Superintendent, you will own your area/system: safety, quality, productivity, manpower, and daily execution. This is a true working-leadership role – you'll be in the field every day making it happen.

Key Responsibilities

• Directly supervise multiple foremen and their crews
• Plan, assign, and execute daily work from the 3-week look-ahead
• Install or oversee installation of conduit, cable tray, cable pulling, terminations, grounding, switchgear, MCCs, transformers, lighting, and fire alarm systems
• Maintain crew morale, discipline, and maximum productivity
• Enforce all safety rules, LOTO, and NFPA 70E practices
• Track and report daily manpower, quantities installed, and progress
• Coordinate with QA/QC for inspections and testing
• Keep your work area clean, organized, and material-ready
• Lead morning huddles, toolbox talks, and stretch-and-flex
• Solve field problems on the spot and escalate only when needed

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 8+ years as a journeyman electrician + 3+ years as a General Foreman or large-crew Foreman on industrial, power, refinery, renewable, or data center projects
• Proven track record running crews of 30–80+ safely and on schedule
• Expert knowledge of industrial electrical installation methods and NEC
• Strong leadership – can motivate, coach, and hold people accountable
• Ability to read and work from electrical drawings and schedules
• Comfortable entering daily reports in Procore or similar apps
• Current OSHA 30-Hour and NFPA 70E training preferred
• Must be willing and able to work average 72-84 hours/week in Childress, TX
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass drug screen and background check

What We Offer

• Immediate start running big crews on a high-visibility project
• $150 per diem paid 7 days per week
• Full overtime after 40 hours
• Complete benefits package including medical and 401(k) with company match
• Clear path to Superintendent roles on future projects

SWECS is an equal-opportunity employer.

Apply Now – multiple General Foreman positions open immediately!
Submit your resume and project list showing crew sizes and systems you've led.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• General Foreman: 8 years (Preferred)
• Electrical: 10 years (Preferred)
• Electrical drawings: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• OSHA 30 (Preferred)
• NFPA 70 E (Preferred)
• TDLR (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Childress, TX 79201 (Required)

Work Location: In person